Humankind-ness & The New Umbrella For Our Times

"In nature there is no blemish but the mind: none can be called deformed but the unkind." - William Shakespeare

A heavy rainfall pushed some flowers to the ground. Blooms love the rain but even they can be overwhelmed by sudden showers.

Heady petals bowed down to the dry summer grasses. Some fell to the gravelly path (see pictures below) where there was more evidence of too much soaking on a rainy day.

The "kind" in humankind was exhibited when someone placed an umbrella over a hydrangea bush (below).

With all the unkindness we humans unleash, it sometimes seems easier to lavish love on flowers than on people. But Be Kind To Humankind Week, from August 25th-31st, is a reminder that people, too, can feel overwhelmingly rained upon. A thoughtful gesture could help someone bounce back. And, of course, treating the environment well shows kindness to everyone in the long run.

Being kind is also physical distancing at a time when a mask is to Covid-19 what an umbrella is to rain. It might be hard to think of something new to do if behaving kindly is a daily routine for you. For Penelope, it's sharing her umbrella.

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Still the kid I used to be

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We're All Afloat On The Same Boat

"One for all and all for one." - The Three Musketeers

Young children can now spend time outside their "bubbles" to play with similar age groups in B.C. Kids out on the water, paddling and having fun, were a recent reminder that we do not all occupy the same space or time on Earth but we're in it together.

The shot (above) of a cardboard boat race was taken five years ago, also in Crescent Beach where kids, just this summer, crafted cute life-sized cardboard cutouts (below) at Camp Alexandra. Their projects were tacked onto the exterior wall.

Sadly, my mind went to the people tossed about and killed due to the blast in Beirut. The massive explosion in a highly populated area is likely to ripple beneath the earth surface resulting in future destabilization. From carelessly storing hazardous goods to politicizing masks, behaving stupidly and selfishly is a toxic mix that could sink us all.

Along the way, a wild rabbit hopped then stopped, hoping I wouldn't see it by staying perfectly still. This probably seemed like a good plan for the bunny since the best place to hide is in plain sight. If we care to see them, societal solutions are just as clear. One sick person can evolve into everyone being infected so healthcare for all. An explosion nearby can result in a shake up anywhere so avoid causing big blasts. The Three Musketeers' motto "one for all and all for one" is a message for kids and the world.

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Still the kid I used to be

Visit Postcards From Penelope Puddle and Penelope Puddlisms: BC Life Is A Whale Of A Ride to view more West Coast scenes.

Because the state of our planet is the most pressing issue of our time, link up and learn about the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Report.